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On Being an Adult Orphan

March 2, 2022 By Meredith 14 Comments

Being an adult orphan is lonely and so, so hard. Please know if these are your shoes, you aren't alone, my friend.

I am 42. I am an orphan, and I am in profound grief. My mom died 10 years ago today, and my dad died 6 weeks ago yesterday. I am writing this for myself and for anyone else in similar shoes. When I first started this blog 10 years ago, it served as therapy as […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

When Grief Rages

March 4, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Is your grief all over the place? You are NOT alone...here's the truth of what grief can be when it's quiet...and when grief rages. Learn smart truths about grief here to see you through.

Every year around this time, I share what’s most on my mind about my mom. While I’d always love to think my experience might grasp someone else hurting, the therapeutic catharsis has been a gift to myself. It’s been seven years since she died, and it still wows me how grief continues to reveal itself, […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

Hey There, Lonely Girl

March 2, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

Are you grappling with grief over the loss of someone you love? Hey there lonely girl--you aren't alone. Smart truth for processing grief that can help you cope and find emotional healing. I'm walking through this with you--and you'll find comfort in the vulnerability I am sharing here!

When my mom died six years ago, I began writing a post every year on the anniversary of her death. I’m not entirely sure why, to be honest. Maybe to process my feelings. Maybe to remember her. Maybe to experience ongoing realness of a relationship with her. To help others feel maybe a little less […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

Then I Lost My Cheerleader

March 2, 2017 By Meredith 22 Comments

Struggling over the loss of someone? I lost my cheerleader and I get it. The heart and truth in this post will help you feel caught and loved--plus, I'll bet you've never thought of friendships this way!

Five years ago today, my mother took her exit from this earth. When she left, it hurt, in so very many ways. I write this not for those who knew her, nor those who stand on the sidelines, but for those who have been in these same painful shoes. Those who will understand that a […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

I Want Them to Know Her

March 2, 2016 By Meredith 15 Comments

Losing a parent is so difficult. Here's a way to say goodbye to their memory while still embracing their presence in your life and teaching your kids to love their grandparent after they are gone. Turn grandparent death into a blessing. The death of a parent/grandparent is so hard. Find hope and inspiration for positive grieving here!

Four years ago today, my mom died. When she first left, I relied heavily on this blog as a therapy. My readers, my patient, kind readers, let me say the words I needed to say, often over and over as the processing gave way to bits of healing. There are many reasons I give thanks for […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying, Young Kids

The Circus Show

December 30, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Lest you’ve ever felt things have ever been slightly out of control in 2015, this re-post’s for you…and here’s to fresh starts, friends! I’d like to report that Monday, the three year anniversary of my mother’s death, ended up being a day of blessing, a day of reflective happiness spent with my children, niece and […]

Filed Under: Babies, Grief, Leaving the House, Mom Dying, Young Kids

Airing Out the Sad

August 31, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Sad feelings can be uncomfortable and too often, we don't know we know what to do with them. Here are some smart guidelines to handling your kids' emotions--and your own. Time to start feeling good--about EVERYTHING you're feeling!

Last week was pretty crappy week, as weeks go. A perfect storm of a bunch of far-from-perfect situations, and let’s just say better times have rolled down in our home. We were prepping for my son to start 1st Grade today. In addition to panic attacking while trying to sort a online account for his milk […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Faith, Grief, Health, Mom Dying, School, Young Kids

Why I’ll Never Regret Dyeing My Hair Blue

June 17, 2015 By Meredith 24 Comments

Dying your hair blue? Take it from someone who NEVER does anything crazy or wild--it was so worth it! Completely the right decision and the reason might surprise you!

We play it pretty tame around here. Our wildest nights consist of deciding to start an episode of the fantastically addictive Orange is the New Black after 8pm. I’m sadly not joking. So when I trekked off to BlogU the weekend before last and came home with blue hair, it was of note. Not of […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Faith, Girlhood, Health, Mom Dying, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites

Take a Minute to Stop and Smell the Roses–and Bring the Kids Along!

April 15, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Go ahead & run in the sunshine! The Children's Gardens are the perfect solution to pass the day!

Longwood Gardens has been a place my family has held near and dear for years. Our annual Christmas visit, summer strolls under the stars, meeting friends for morning play-dates, spring days out with Grandpa…it’s the perfect place for respite and beauty whatever the reason or season. And the most perfect part? All the gorgeousness is kid-friendly. The first few […]

Filed Under: Babies, Exercise, Health, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mom Dying, Young Kids

The Circus Show

March 4, 2015 By Meredith 28 Comments

Feeling down and depressed? You aren't alone. Dark places are known by so many, even though we don't always discuss. Beating yourself over something stupid? Find light and hope here with this one simple realization.

I’d like to report that Monday, the three year anniversary of my mother’s death, ended up being a day of blessing, a day of reflective happiness spent with my children, niece and sister. Instead, I drove the minivan through the garage door. You know that AllState commercial when the garage door is shattered by the foolish […]

Filed Under: Grief, Health, Mom Dying, Mommy Time, SAHM Life

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